SHERLOCK HOLMES IN BRITISH COMICS

THE WIZARD




Appearances by Sherlock Holmes and his imitators in British comics.

WARNING: These are summaries, not reviews, and may contain story spoilers.


Number 168 (28th April 1973)



Inspector Bonehead

Artist: James Malcolm


Inspector Bonehead and Sergeant Dimm are protecting film star Sue Perr's gems from the jewel thief Diamond Jules Sparkel. At the film studio they take on the roles of Sheerluck Jones and Dr Blotson. Sparkel makes off with Miss Perr's ring by penny-farthing. Arriving at the English Channel, they discover that Sheerluck Jones Junior has been put on the case.






Number 169 (5th May 1973)



Inspector Bonehead

Artist: James Malcolm


After fruitlessly checking the passports of ferry passengers, Bonehead and Dimm are called to the home of Lady Heidi High, where Diamond Jules has struck again. Sheerluck Jones is already there, but is snared by the jewel thief. Bonehead and Dimm are hauled over the coals by the Chief Constable for wrecking a police car.